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Roseroot |
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Rhodiola rosea |
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Carl Farmer |
Common within its habitat: steep rock faces both in the hills and on sea cliffs. Stems 15-30 cm. Leaves 1-4 cm. Skye ID: Unmistakable at any time of year. Other features: Stems arise from a winding above-ground rhizome. Leaves densely packed on stem, the largest ones near the top. Male and female flowers on separate plants, with 4 linear yellow petals. |
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Carl Farmer |
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Carl Farmer |
| Male flowers |
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Carl Farmer |
| Rhizome with winter buds |